Awards season is in full swing and the 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Widely known as “Music’s biggest night,” the Grammy Awards...
Introduction Despite rising inflation, astronomical prices, and hidden fees, concert goers continue to purchase tickets and fill arenas. In 2023, concertgoers seemed more motivated than ever...
Are you a performing artist or thinking about hiring a musician? Consider formalizing your booking arrangements with a live performance agreement. Below are some issues and...
INTRODUCTION Are you in a band or thinking about starting one? Consider formalizing the arrangement with your fellow musicians by creating a band member agreement. WHAT’S...
AN INTERVIEW WITH SYNC AGENT AND MUSIC SUPERVISOR RYAN GAINES Recently I had a conversation with my friend and colleague Ryan Gaines. Ryan is the owner...
Introduction When a listener streams a song one time, how much does the artist get paid? The short answer: it depends. As a musician, you can...
American professional sports and music are two of the most popular and sought-out entertainment enterprises in the world, and it is no surprise these industries merge...
BACKGROUND Getting signed to a record label is (and has been) the proverbial dream for many aspiring recording artists. However, what does the term “signed” mean?...
1. BACKGROUND When you hear the words “talent agent” a variety of images may come to your mind—a man dressed in a suit furiously yelling on...
